Graduate Teaching Assistant (Infants & Juniors)

Step Into Teaching Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is recruiting graduates for a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role at a primary school near Preston PR3, starting ASAP for the remainder of the academic year. You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience across Infant and Junior settings, with English and Maths support, SEND duties, and pupil engagement; mentoring and professional development accompany you along the way.

Experience toward teacher training and education careers is the goal; you must hold a 2:2 degree

Qualifications

• Hold a 2:2 degree or above.
• Support across Infant and Junior classrooms.
• Commit to full academic year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in two classrooms (Infant and Junior).
• Provide English and Maths support to pupils.
• Assist with behaviour management and pupil engagement.

Skills

Classroom support

English support

Maths support

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

Our primary school based near Preston PR3 are recruiting graduates for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant supporting roles starting from ASAP for the remainder of the academic year!

If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or another child-focused profession but want real classroom experience first, Step Into Teaching offers the perfect pathway into education.

Through our programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in one school to build your experience, skills and knowledge essential to pursue a career in education- building relationships to open opportunities into teacher training and other educational career pathways!

The Role:

• Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Location: Preston PR3
• School: Primary School
• Start Date: ASAP- End of July 2027
• Interview Period: ASAP
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time)
• Pay: £500–£530 per week

We’re Looking For Graduates Who:

• To hold a 2:2 degree or above
• Help support across 2 classrooms Infant and Juniors, general classroom support & some focus to learning basic skills with English & Maths support
• Support classroom with SEND needs where needed
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Can confidently engage and motivate pupils
• Are proactive, positive, and reliable
• Empathetic, resilient and focused to achieve
• Are committed for the full academic year (Until July 2027)
• Work well within a team and communicate effectively

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands‑on classroom experience from day one
• Awareness and experiences in classrooms, supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social & Emotional Mental Health).
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Practical skills in behaviour management, lesson support, and pupil engagement
• Exposure to a variety of learning needs and school environments

By the end of the academic year, you’ll be fully prepared to take the next step into teacher training or further education-based careers.